White Sox firstbaseman Paul Konerko and Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino were picked for the All-Star Game in online fan voting, Major League Baseball announced Thursday.
Tuesday's game is in Phoenix, making it extra special for Konerko. The first baseman grew up in Arizona and lives in Scottsdale in the offseason.
"You never don't want to go if you can go," said Konerko, selected for the fifth time. "It's a good time."
Victorino also was elected in baseball's "final vote" in 2009, when he got a record 15.9 million votes. He reached 9.2 million this year. Konerko received 8.4 million votes.
Also Thursday, Angels closer Jordan Walden was named to the AL All-Star team as an injury replacement for longtime Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, who has soreness in his right arm and hasn't pitched since July 3.
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